23 nutrition Flashcards
(20 cards)
The sum of all biochemical reactions that take place in the human body at any given time is called __________.
metabolism
The breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose in the body is classified as:
catabolism.
Which of the following is NOT a nutrient monomer used by the body to generate ATP?
nucleic acids
Protein catabolism results in:
amino acids
Which of the following reactions releases energy?
exergonic reactions
Complete the formula for glucose catabolism (cellular respiration): C6H12O6 + ___ ⇢ 6H2O + 6CO2 + _____+ heat
6O2; 38 ATP
What is NOT required for glycolysis to occur?
mitochondrion
Under anaerobic conditions, what happens to pyruvate?
Pyruvate is reduced to lactate.
How many net ATP are produced as a result of glycolysis?
2 ATP
What is required for glucose catabolism to proceed beyond glycolysis?
oxygen
Molecules that can only be obtained from the diet are called __________.
essential nutrients
Which of the following foods is a dietary source for lipids?
eggs
How are vitamins classified?
micronutrients
Fruits, honey, candy, and juices are dietary sources of:
monosaccharides and disaccharides.
Which of these vitamins is water-soluble?
vitamin C
Which statement is TRUE regarding complete proteins?
Complete proteins provide all of the essential amino acids.
You have received a copy of your blood report. You were happy to see high levels of:
high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).
Select the two factors upon which body mass index depends.
height and weight
Recommended daily intake of carbohydrates should mostly come from:
polysaccharides.
Essential nutrients:
are only obtained through the diet.
